Henceforth let not us poor short-sighted mortals pretend to rely on our
own wisdom; or vainly think, that we are absolutely to direct for
ourselves. I have abundant reason, I am sure, to say, that, when I was
most disappointed, I was nearer my happiness: for had I made my escape,
which was so often my chief point in view, and what I had placed my heart
upon, I had escaped the blessings now before me, and fallen, perhaps
headlong, into the miseries I would have avoided. And yet, after all, it
was necessary I should take the steps I did, to bring on this wonderful
turn: O the unsearchable wisdom of God!--And how much ought I to adore
the divine goodness, and humble myself, who am made a poor instrument, as
I hope, not only to magnify his graciousness to this fine gentleman and
myself, but also to dispense benefits to others! Which God of his mercy
grant!
In the agreeable manner I have mentioned, did we pass the time in our
second happy tour; and I thought Mrs. Jewkes would have sunk into the
ground, when she saw Mr. Williams brought in the coach with us, and
treated so kindly. We dined together in a most pleasant, easy, and frank
manner; and I found I need not, from my master's generosity, to be under
any restraint, as to my conduct to this good clergyman: For he, so often
as he fancied I was reserved, moved me to be free with him, and to him;
and several times called upon me to help my father and Mr.
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